Jordan
Aunt Queen

Literacy Techniques
Identify the term.
Gerald

Changes

100
Gerald doesn't call the police after Jordan hits him the last time because the family needs this.
What is Jordan's income?
100
Aunt Queen makes this as Gerald's favourite breakfast.
What is pancakes?
100
When the ambulance driver notices the bruises on Angel's arms it is this literacy device.
What is foreshadowing?
100
The sport that he plays to take his mind of the stuff going on at home.
What is basketball?
100
This character shows some progression of change from the start to finish - poor Gerald.
Who is Monique?
200
This prized possession is stolen from Jordan's bedroom.
What is an air conditioner?
200
Aunt Queen buys this for Gerald's birthday.
What is a red bicycle?
200
Gerald knew he would die without Aunt Queen in his life.
What is hyperbole?
200
The age at which he was first left alone by Monique
What is 3 years old?
200
This character shows an ounce of change but then is back to his evil ways by the end of the story.
Who is Jordan?
300
He doesn't wear normal shoes but this on his feet.
What is black cowboy boots?
300
Aunt Queen says Gerald can "recycle" this into a go-cart which is later run over.
What is a wheelchair?
300
The blue thunder on Aunt Queen's face
What is a metaphor?
300
If he would, he would call this person 'dad.'
Who is Mr. Washington?
300
This character makes great leaps into change - slam dunk!
Who is Gerald?
400
Jordan supplies Monique with these after her accident.
What are drugs?
400
Aunt Queen sometimes didn't have enough money to pay for this utility.
What is hydro?
400
Gerald felt like he couldn't breathe.
What is hyperbole?
400
At the end of the story, he trips over this - it saved his life.
What is Jordan's body?
400
This character changes by becoming stronger - mentally and physically - take that Jordan!
Who is Angel?
500
Jordan asks Monique to buy these from the corner store, but she's smoked by a taxi on the way home.
What are cigarettes?
500
Aunt Queen is whose first aunt?
Who is Monique?
500
The music of the sirens which had decorated their past and would forge their future
What is personification?
500
On the night of Rob's accident, Gerald does this instead.
What is take care of Angel?
500
This character wished for a positive change but it didn't come while she was alive.
Who is Aunt Queen?